Working from Home

Put the ‘Work’ into Working from Home

The Internet is full of ways to help you live in this new reality, but for the busy pandemic-goer out there, here’s a 4-step practical guide to improving your working from home life.

  1. Put the ‘work’ in working from home
  2. Practice compartmentalism
  3. Really listen, and really share
  4. Don’t be a Karen
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Work Hard Train Hard

Work Hard, Train Hard

No time? Low on energy? Family commitments? These are all excuses I hear about balancing a training regimen with a busy work schedule. I can relate, but don’t despair: as a great passion of mine, let me share some of my all-time top tips. Whether you’re looking to be the next Arnie or just lose a few kilograms, I’ve got you covered. Work hard, train hard.

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Personal Data Currency

Your Personal Data is Currency – Lock it Down

How do you protect your personal data? Are you using multiple/fake email addresses? Monitoring your credit? Using payment providers? You should be. As one of the principal remediators for my company’s GDPR readiness, I get a lot of people asking how they can keep their personal information secure. The good news here is that it comes down to taking a few simple steps.

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Password Management

Password Management – Don’t Get Eaten!

Password Management is a lot like being chased by a t-rex. You just have to be faster than the other guy. Follow this 6-step guide to avoid being a dinosaur’s lunch.

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Paper-Free Ninja

Become a Paper-Free Ninja

Maybe you’re here because you have piles of folders containing every document you’ve ever received over 2 decades? You’ve just spent 3 hours searching for that one elusive bank statement? Maybe you’re already pretty lean and just looking for a few pointers to make you a paper-free ninja. Either way, you’re in the right place. Today we’ll look at what it means to be paper-free and top tips for really nailing it. The benefits are simple:

  1. Search – You’ll be able to find documents in seconds and even search within documents
  2. Secure – More secure than a filing cabinet with a flimsy lock. Just make sure you protect your files properly (see tech section)
  3. Share – Easy to share documents with others and print out copies if needed

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Your Personal Brand

Your Personal Brand

In this guide, we’ll help you regain control of your personal brand and help you market yourself in the most effective way possible, be it for a career change, moving into the public eye or just to manage what others see.

Brands are in abundance and their power can’t be denied. They clothe us, feed us, drive us, entertain us, protect us. We don’t identify with companies, we identify with brands and branding is as much about storytelling as anything else.

Personal branding is about the way we present ourselves. It’s about the way we brand ourselves to people, companies and more importantly ourselves. Being true to your own personal brand is critical.

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